Bollestad wants to become the Christian Democratic Party’s leader on a permanent basis
Acting party leader Olaug Bollestad in the Christian Democrats (KRF) has informed the party’s election committee that she wants the role on a permanent basis….
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Kjell Ingolf Ropstad is no longer the leader of Norway’s Christian Democrats
Kjell Ingolf Ropstad formally resigned as leader of the Christian Democrats (KRF) at the national board meeting in Oslo on Friday. Ropstad announced last week…
The Green Party and the Christian Democrats were less than 7,000 votes short of the 4% threshold
The Green Party (MDG) and the Christian Democrats (KRF) ended up with three representatives each in the Norwegian parliament (Storting) because both parties are below…
Fire alarm goes off at the KRF election headquarters in the middle of Ropstad’s speech
KrF leader Kjell Ingolf Ropstad congratulated Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) on his likely election victory. Just as Ropstad was saying that the government would resign,…
KRF veteran: If the Christian Democrats cross the threshold, Ropstad is a winner no matter what
For the Christian Democrats (KRF), the question on Monday night will be whether they will cross the threshold limit. If they manage to do so,…
A “housing scandal” is rocking Norwegian politics. Here’s what you need to know
The Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti, KrF) has been in serious “damage control” as its leader, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, has been engulfed by a “housing…
Two of Norway’s richest men donate millions to Christian Democratic Party’s election campaign
The two billionaires Stein Erik Hagen and Christen Sveaas gave NOK 1 million each to the Christian Democratic Party’s (KrF) election campaign in the hope…
Christian Democrats oppose Solberg’s new tax cuts: “The time for major tax cuts is over”
The Christian Democrats (KrF) and Kjell Ingolf Ropstad have been supporting cutting taxes by NOK 34 billion since 2013. Now, they decided to oppose new…
Norway’s Christian Democrats want to put warnings on beer, wine, and spirits bottles
The Christian Democrats (KrF) favor labeling beer, wine, and spirits bottles in the same way as cigarettes. “Alcohol has enormous harmful effects that cost individuals…
Greenpeace Norway: Small parties can push through a historic shift in oil policy after the elections
“As long as the smaller parties stand by their demands, there will be a historic shift in oil policy after the elections,” Greenpeace Norway leader…
Ropstad takes a hard line on “detailed management” of families in Norway
Christian Democrat (KrF) party leader Kjell Ingolf Ropstad is tired of the Norwegian state forcing families into the same template. Now he wants a change…
Norway’s Christian Democrats want to let parents transfer sick days to grandparents
Ida Lindtveit Røse of the Christian Democrats (KRF), who heads the party’s upbringing committee, thinks that parents should be able to transfer their sick days…
Progress Party wants to prioritize Christian quota refugees coming to Norway
The Progress Party’s (FRP) immigration and integration committee wants persecuted Christians to be given priority among quota refugees. Committee leader Sylvi Listhaug expects support from…
Norway’s Christian Democrats want to give 16-year-olds the right to vote in local elections
The Christian Democrats (KrF)’s program committee is in favor of holding municipal, regional, and national elections at the same time every four years. Furthermore, the…
FrP and KrF voters believe the most in ghosts
People who vote KrF (Christian People’s Party) or FrP (Progress Party) believe the most that ghosts exist, according to a new survey. 40 % of…
Sokndal may have the youngest mayor of all time
KrF (Christian People’s Party) becomes the largest party in Sokndal in Rogaland. Primary candidate is 21-year-old Jonas Andersen Sayed, who can thus become the youngest…
KrF: «Conversion therapy» of homosexuals must remain legal
Grøvan (KrF): «Conversion therapy» of homosexuals must remain legal Labour suggests banning so-called «conversion therapy» for homosexuals. “A prohibition is to go too far in…
Frp’s road tolls play meets resistance
Frp’s road tolls play meets resistance: “A provocation” The Progress Party (Frp) asks for a crisis summit in the government on road tolls and tightens…
Solberg thanks Kristelig Folkeparti (KrF) for still being in government
Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Høyre (H) admitted that the battle in KrF in the autumn spread turmoil in Høyre. Now she thanked the party…
Bollestad in tears defends stance on IS kids
Bollestad in tears defends Norwegian stance on IS children Olaug Bollestad touches on a wide range of issues in her first – and most likely…
